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SALE NUMBER 1952 
PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, APRIL NINTH 


THE 


C. M. TRAVER CoO. 


\ 
New York 
COLLECTION OF 


RARE AMERICAN 
ANTIQUES 


COMPRISING 
IMPORTANT SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PIECES 
KNOWN TO COLLECTORS AND LISTED IN REFER- 
HENCE BOOKS ON EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 
CHOICE SAMPLES OF THE QUEEN ANNE, CHIPPEN- 
DALE, HEPPLEWHITE AND SHERATON PERIODS 
ALSO SOME FINE PIECES OF OLD ENGLISH FURNI- 
TURE, STIEGEL & SANDWICH GLASS AND PEWTER 


RARE HOOKED RUGS 
WITH A FEW RARE PIECES FROM 


MISS TRAVER’S 
PRIVATE COLLECTION 


TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION 
AT UNRESERVED PUBLIC SALE 
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 
APRIL SEVENTEENTH, EIGHTEENTH 
eNOS EL Gy. 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES \\to\ 
CMITCHELL KENNERLEY, Presipenr 
489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET 
NEW YORK 


CONDITIONS OF SALE 


ALL BIDS TO BE PER LOT AS NUMBERED IN THE CATALOGUE. 

The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision 
of the Auctioneer shall be final. 

Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on 
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be 
resold immediately. 

Purchases to be removed at the buyer’s expense and risk within twenty-four 
hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money 
to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the 
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage 
charges. 

All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina- 
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will 
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine- 
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty 
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, WITHOUT RECOURSE. 

If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the 
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered, 
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal- 
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private 
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such 
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in- 
curred. ‘This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com- 
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such 
resale, at its own option. 

The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ- 
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible 
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. 

The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus- 
tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted 


by other bids. 
A Priced Copy of thts Catalogue may be obtained for Two Dollars 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC. 
489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
TELEPHONE PLAZA 9356 -CATALOGUES ON REQUEST 
SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. F. A. CHAPMAN AND MR. A. N. BADE 


ORDER OF SALE 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SEVENTEENTH 


GED SPEWTHR PLATES, CUPS, ETC. 


OLD STIEGEL AND SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS, TUM- 
BLERS, CREAMERS, SALTCELLARS AND OTHER 
PIECES 


GROUP OF EARLY AMERICAN HOOKED RUGS, SOME WITH 
FINE WORKMANSHIP AND DESIGN 


EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE, ALSO A FEW OLD ENGLISH 
PIECES 


INCLUDING: 
AN AMERICAN LATE 17TH CENTURY TWO-TIER PINE 
STAND 


MINIATURE MAHOGANY GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK, 2ND 
HALF 18TH CENTURY 


MINIATURE PINE GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK, AMERICAN, 
ABOUT 1800 


MAHOGANY “COFFIN” CLOCK BY AARON WILLARD, 
ABOUT 1800 


MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT BANNISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR, 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


CARVED CRESTED BANNISTER-BACK SPANISH-FOOT 
CHAIR, AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


FINE CURLY MAPLE FALL-FRONT DESK WITH CLAW- 
AND-BALL FEET, AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 


PINE SCROLLED CORNER CUPBOARD, AMERICAN, 
EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


RARE PAINTED PINE LOW CUPBOARD, AMERICAN, 
EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL EIGHTEENTH 


OLD STIEGEL AND SANDWICH GLASS, INCLUDING SOME 
VERY RARE PIECES FROM THE LAWTON COLLEC- 
TION 


GROUP OF RARE HOOKED RUGS, INCLUDING FOUR OF EX- 
CEPTIONALLY FINE QUALITY, RANKING AMONG THE 
FINEST KNOWN 


GROUP OF FINE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE, CON- 
TAINING IMPORTANT PIECES OF THE 17TH AND 
EARLY 18TH CENTURIES, ALSO CHOICE SPECIMENS 
OF THE CHIPPENDALE, HEPPLEWHITE, SHERATON 
AND PHYFE PERIODS 


INCLUDING: 
MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING TABLE BY DUNCAN 
PHYFE 


180-198 


199-230 


231-339 


245 


SMALL 17TH CENTURY BLOCK FRONT CHEST OF 
DRAWERS 


IMPORTANT DROP-LEAF “DIARY” TABLE, AMERICAN, 
ABOUT 1680 


RARE WALNUT TIP AND TURN TRIPOD TABLE, AMERI- 
CAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


MAHOGANY THREE-PART DINING TABLE IN DUNCAN 
PHYFE STYLE, AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 


SET OF EIGHT CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY LADDER-BACK 
CHAIRS, ABOUT 1760-70 


IMPORTANT PINE WALL CUPBOARD, AMERICAN, ABOUT 
1700 


IMPORTANT CARVER CHAIR, MASSACHUSETTS, ABOUT 
1650 


IMPORTANT MAPLE SCRUTOIRE ON FRAME, AMERICAN, 
ABOUT 1700 


WALNUT VENEERED AND INLAID TRANSITIONAL HIGH- 
BOY, AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


UNIQUE CARVER CHAIR, AMERICAN, EARLY 17TH 
CENTURY 


HIGHLY IMPORTANT WALNUT GATE-LEG TABLE, AMERI- 
CAN, 17TH CENTURY 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BOOKCASE, ENGLISH, MID- 
18TH CENTURY 


IMPORTANT AND RARE CARVED CHEST ON STAND, 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 


IMPORTANT CHEST ON FRAME IN OAK AND PINE, 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 


RARE TURNED MAPLE JOINT STOOL, AMERICAN, ABOUT 
1710 


GROUP OF THREE EXTREMELY RARE WEATHER- 
VANES, TWO FORMED AS COCKS, ONE AS INDIAN, 
AMERICAN, 17TH, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES 


255 


262 


265 


272 


280 


286 


291 


294 


298 


299 


307 


311 


322-324 


AN UNUSUAL OFFERING 


The rare and fine pieces to be dispersed in this sale 
present a splendid opportunity for collectors and other 
buyers to acquire specimens of Early American furniture 
that for character and quality are today seldom matched. 
The pieces come from the private collection of Miss Traver 
as well as from the general stock of The C. M. Traver 
Company. 

The private collection is placed on sale because The 
C. M. Traver Company’s lease expires within a year, and 
Miss Traver has determined to make a purchasing trip 
abroad this summer which will require all the storage 
space she has to house the resulting acquisitions. Many 
of these pieces have been illustrated and exhibited at vari- 
ous times, and have become well known to collectors of 
Early American furniture for their superlative rarity. 

A conscientious effort has been made to describe ac- 
curately and attribute correctly each item. Very slight de- 
fects and unconcealed repairs have not been mentioned, the 
one being of no consequence, and the other quite apparent. 

Miss Traver and The C. M. Traver Company guarantee 
every piece in this sale to be genuine as described. 


CHARLES PACKER. 


IMPORTANT MAPLE SCRUTOIRE ON FRAME 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


[NUMBER 294] 


SALE 


FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SEVENTEENTH, AT TWO-THIRTY 


FIRST SESSION 


NUMBERS 1-179 


OLD PEWTER 


NUMBERS 1-15 


THREE OLD ENGLISH PEWTER MEASURES 

ENGLISH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Two with shaped bodies, one cylindrical with flaring base, scrolled 
handles. (3) Height, 4 inches 


OLD PEWTER TANKARD EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Cylindrical with moulded spreading base and scrolled handles, the 
flat cover mounted with a female head billet, and engraved with 
initials “G.H.” Height, 9 inches 


OLD PEWTER WINE FUNNEL AND TWO PLATES 
Wine funnel decorated with reeded bands. One plate with reeded 
edge, one with shaped edge engraved with crest. (3) 

Diameter of funnel, 48% inches; plates, 9 inches 


TWO OLD ENGLISH PEWTER TRENCHERS 
One with London mark, one with slightly damaged rim. (2) 
Diameter, 15 inches 


TWO OLD ENGLISH PEWTER TRENCHERS 
With broad flanged edges. (2) Diameter, 15 inches 


TWO OLD ENGLISH PEWTER CHOCOLATE POTS 
One cylindrical with reeded and beaded decoration, the other shaped 
and spirally fluted. (2) Height, 714 inches and 814 inches 


OLD ENGLISH PEWTER TODDY WARMER AND TODDY CUP 
Interesting piece, oval with screw centre stopper and compartment 
containing ‘‘nightcap”’ cup. Width, 1114 inches 


TWO SMALL PEWTER BOWLS CIRCA 1800 
One with wide rim, the other with narrow edge. (2) 
Diameter, 6 and 8 inches 


9 


10 


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12 


13 


14 


15 


OLD PEWTER PORRINGER AND PLATE 
Porringer with pierced and scrolled handle, American. Plate with 
reeded edge, engraved with crest. (2) 

Diameter of porringer, 534 inches; plate, 9 inches 


OLD PEWTER LAMP AND MUSTARD POT 
Wick lamp with circular bowl and tray base. Mug-shape mustard 
pot with blue glass lining. (2) 


EARLY AMERICAN PEWTER TEA CADDY 
Unique heavy casket-shape tea caddy with domed top and shaped 
base. Form, reminiscent of the Queen Anne period. 

Height, 4Y% inches 


FIVE OLD ENGLISH PEWTER PLATES 
Plain, circular with flat rims. Some stamped with makers’ marks 
and initials. (5) Diameter, 9 inches 


FIVE OLD ENGLISH PEWTER PLATES 
Similar to the preceding. (5) 


FIVE OLD ENGLISH PEWTER PLATES 
Similar to the preceding. (5) 


PAINTED TOLE TEA SET ENGLISH, ABOUT 1810 
Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, creamer, sugar basin and oval tray. 
Painted with small landscape and figures, the remainder yellow and 
black. Width of tray, 16 inches 


OLD STIEGEL AND SANDWICH GLASS, WICK LAMPS, TUMBLERS 


16 


17 


CREAMERS, SALTCELLARS AND OTHER PIECES 


NUMBERS 16-43 


SANDWICH OPALESCENT GLASS FLOWER HOLDER 


AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY 
Panel body, moulded edge, circular base. Height, 534, inches 


TWO EARLY AMERICAN GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLES 
One, “Union” bottle with thirteen stars. The other, “Hunter & 
Fisherman” bottle. Aquamarine color. (2) Height, 9 inches 


2 


18 


19 


20 


21 


22 


24 


25 


26 


27 


FOUR SANDWICH GLASS GOBLETS AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY 
Rose-leaf design. (4) Height, 6 inches 


TWO EARLY AMERICAN BLOWN GREEN GLASS BOTTLES 
Flattened bulbous shape, with hollowed scarred bases. Tapered and 
collared necks. Dark and light olive-green color. Quart size. (2) 


EARLY SANDWICH GLASS COVERED SUGAR BOWL 
AMERICAN, 1825-7 
Heavy thumb-mould pattern. Height, 8% inches 


TWO OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS 

With graceful pear-shape bowls. One with cascade octagonal base, 

the other with shaped stepped base. (Shghtly chipped) (2) 
Height, 10 inches 


OPAQUE SANDWICH GLASS TABLE SET 

. AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY 
Covered sugar bowl, creamer and spoon holder, with raised black- 
berry design. (3) 


PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS 

Handsome specimens with tapered pear-shape bowls and scrolled 

triangular bases, resting on lion’s paw feet. An early type. (2) 
Height, 1134, inches 


PAIR OF EARLY GLASS RUMMERS 
So-called ‘““‘Thumpinge” glasses. Flaring bowls with heavy cylindrical 
bases with tear drop. (2) Height, 4 inches 


SANDWICH GLASS OBLONG DISH 
Canted corners, moulded edge. Snakeskin ground with crossed palm 
and leaf design. Size, 814, x 614, inches 


PAIR OF LATE SANDWICH GLASS CANDLESTICKS 
Fitted with electrical socket, light and cord and hand painted eight 
inch “Ship” shades. (2) 


PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS WITH PEWTER 


TOPS 
Gracefully shaped pair with inverted pear-shape bowls and stepped 
quatrefoil bases. (2) Height, 11 wches 


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30 


34 


35 


36 


37 


SANDWICH GLASS OBLONG DISH 
Canted corners, moulded edge. Snakeskin ground with crossed palm 
and leaf design. Size, 6 x 334 inches 


SMALL WISTARBERG GLASS CREAMER 
Diamond quilt design, crimped handle. Slight rim chip. (F’rom the 
Temple Collection) Height, 334, inches 


PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH PRESSED BLUE GLASS SALT- 
CELLARS 

Oval basket-shape pressed in high relief with pineapple pattern. 
(Slightly chipped) (2) 


PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH OPALESCENT GLASS SALTCELLARS 
Barge-shape, with scroll ends and feet, showing baskets of flowers 


on stippled ground. See Williams, S15, page 58. (Slightly chipped) 
(2) 


SMALL THREE-SECTION MOULD DISH STODDARD, N. H. 
Quilted and paneled design, welted edge. Diameter, 4Yg inches 
STIEGEL TODDY GLASS AMERICAN, 1768-74 


Plain body with heavy base. (From the Lawton Collection) 
Height, 334, inches 


STIEGEL GLASS MUG WITH HANDLE AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Leaf engraved bulbous body. Height, 51% inches 
SANDWICH GLASS BOWL 


Moulded edge, snakeskin ground with rayed and quilted pattern. 
Diameter, 644 inches 
[SEE ILLUSTRATION ] 


STIEGEL GLASS MUSTARD POT AND COVER 
AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Diamond pattern. (From the Lawton Collection) Height, 4 inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION] 
STIEGEL GLASS MUSTARD POT AND COVER 


q AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Panel design. (From the Lawton. Collection) Height, 5 inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION] 


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FINE EARLY AMERICAN GLASS 
STIEGEL, STODDARD, N. H., AND SANDWICH 


STIEGEL FLIP GLASS AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Panel sides and engraved border. Very slight rim chip and self 
erack. Ring's true. Height, 514 inches; diameter, 41, inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION | 


PAIR OF THREE-SECTION MOULD TUMBLERS — STODDARD, N. H. 
Quilted and paneled. Fine quality. 
Height, 4 inches; diameter, 334, inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION ] 


PAIR OF THREE-SECTION MOULD RUM GLASSES 
STODDARD, N. H. 


Ribbed and paneled design. Height, 3 inches 
[SEE ILLUSTRATION ] 
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41 


42 


MINIATURE THREE-SECTION MOULD CREAMER 
STODDARD; N. H. 
Quilted and ribbed design. Height, 3 inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION | 


LARGE SANDWICH GLASS OBLONG DISH 

AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY 
Canted corners, moulded edge. Snakeskin ground with thistle and 
crossed palm design. Length, 9 inches; width, 634, inches 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION | 


SANDWICH GLASS TRAY 
Brilliant snakeskin ground with acanthus leaf decoration. 
Size, 644 x 5 inches 
[SEE ILLUSTRATION | 


GROUP OF EARLY AMERICAN HOOKED RUGS, SOME WiTH FINE 


4d 


45 


46 


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WORKMANSHIP AND DESIGN 


NUMBERS 44-75 


SMALL HOOKED RUG 
Showing a spray of poppies in colors in a shaped green cartouche 
on tan ground. Bound. (Repaired) Size, 41 x 2114 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
A design of tan scrolled leaves framing a raised floral medallion in 
indigo, ivory and crimson. Dark blue border. 

Size, 5 feet x 2 feet 6 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
The field showing an octagonal panel containing well executed flowers 
in colors upon a dark green ground. Bound. (Repaired) 

Size, 45 x 29 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
A mixed color field showing a retriever dog in the centre holding 
some unnaturally colored animal in its mouth. Bound. 

Size, 38 x 25 wches 


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49 


50 


52 


53 


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55 


56 


HOOKED RUG 

Worked with a pleasing design showing a square centre panel with 

detached blossoms flanked at either side by large scroll leaves in 

vivid colors against a white ground, bordered in black. Bound. 
Size, 3 feet 7 inches x 3 feet 


SMALL EARLY HOOKED RUG 

The field showing a scalloped diamond-shape cartouche with flowers 
in the centre, and double leaf motif at the corners. In soft colors 
upon a dark ground. Petaled cloth border. Size, 38 x 27 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
The tan field scattered with flowers and leaves in pleasing colors, 
framed by large scrolls. Apple-green border. 

Size, 5 feet 10 inches x 3414 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
A posy of roses in rich colors upon a dark field framed by a key 
pattern border in ivory, indigo and rose. 

Size, 3 feet 7 inches x 3014 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Heavily worked with a geometrical and conventional floral design in 
rich mixed colors. Braided border. Size, 50 x 3114 inches 


ANTIQUE HOOKED RUG 
Worked with an oval panel containing a rose spray in deep colors 
upon a grey ground, framed with leaves in yellow and rose upon 


black. (As is) Size, 4 feet 9 inches x 35 inches 
HOOKED RUG 
Worked with a floral medallion framed by an oval leaf-entwined 
border on a dark blue-green ground. Size, 42 x27 inches 
HOOKED RUG 


Showing a well executed design of raised flowers and leaves in pleas- 
ing colors upon a green and white ground. Lined. 
Size, 5414 x 26 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
A basket of flowers framed by a rocaille cartouche, in soft colors on 
buff centre. Red arabesque scroll border. Bound. Size, 48 x 28 inches 


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58 


59 


60 


61 


62 


63 


64 


65 


HOOKED RUG 

A central medallion of flowers framed by arabesque leaves with de- 
tached flower motifs at the corners. Pastel colors on grey: Braided 
border. Size, 3 feet 6 inches x 2 feet 5 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
With fine design of foliage and flower vines worked in pastel colors 
upon a black ground. Bound. 

Size, 4 feet 11 inches x 2 feet 9 inches 


ANIMAL HOOKED RUG 

The field showing a small bull framed in a shaped cartouche sur- 
rounded by semi-circular motifs and flower sprays, in colors upon a 
dark ground. Size, 4 feet 5 inches x 2 feet 6 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
The field showing an oval panel filled with flowers and leaves in 
bright colors. Floral border in soft pastel tints. (As is) 

Size, 4 feet 614 wmches x 34 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Closely woven design in wool of two diamond-shape medallions con- 
taining sprays of roses. Soft colors. Bound. 

Size, 4 feet 10 inches x 2 feet 


HOOKED RUG 
Skillfully worked with naturalistic flower medallion framed by ser- 
rated leaves in rich colors on a light tan ground. 

Size, 8714 x 2714 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Worked with a vari-colored sunburst centre on a field of olive-green. 
Arabesque scrolls in the corners. 

Size, 4 feet 2 inches x 8 feet 914 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

Thickly worked. Showing a bright flowering tree in the centre, star 
motifs at the corners, remainder of the field covered with variegated 
colors. Size, 57 x 387 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

Closely woven. The field of ivory showing a diamond-shape geo- 
metrical medallion in bright colors, rose blossoms at the corners. 
Rainbow striped border. Size, 3 feet 101% inches x 2814 inches 


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66 


67 


68 


69 


70 


71 


72 


73 


74 


EARLY HOOKED RUG 
Showing a floral medallion framed by large serrated leaves, in soft 
colors on a dark ground. Grey border with braided edge. 

Size, 52 x 87 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

The field showing a raised wreath and two sprays of roses in striking 
colors upon an ivory ground. Black border touched with ivory and 
crimson. Bound. (As is) Size, 5 feet 8 inches x 2 feet 6 inches 


ANIMAL HOOKED RUG 
The circular centre panel worked with a head of a pointer dog hold- 
ing a pheasant in his mouth, remainder of the field worked with 
arabesque scrolls in rich colors. Charming specimen. 

Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 2 feet T inches 


HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 
The buff-colored field worked with a black silhouette of a horse, 
framed by a border of semi-circular motifs. Braided edge. 

Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 9 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Floral design of flowered dahlias with leafy stems, worked in strik- 
ing colors upon a dark blue ground. Size, 42 x 36 inches 
HOOKED RUG 


Worked with a geometrical pattern in alternating reds, yellow and 
blues, bordered by flowers and star motifs. Bound. 
Size, 56 x 84 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Almost all wool, showing a floral cartouche in soft colors framed in 
mauve upon a white background. Unusual colorings. Lined. 

Size, 42 x 27 inches 


SMALL HOOKED “WELCOME” RUG 
Showing a cat and kitten playing with a ball; above, the word ‘“Wel- 
come”, bordered with a semi-circular chain. Flowers and leaf in 


upper corners. Hemp lined. (Repaired) Size, 40 x 25 inches 
HOOKED RUG 

Heavy pile with a spray of flowers in pastel shades on a white ground. 
Single leaf in each corner. Blue border. Size, 52 x 33 inches 


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76 


77 


78 


80 


81 


82 


HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 

The field worked with an oval panel containing a cat sitting on a 
tiled pattern floor with two playing kittens. Flower sprays at the 
end, dark border. (Repaired) Size, 538 x 82 inches 


EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 


ALSO A FEW OLD ENGLISH PIECES 


NUMBERS 76-179 


EARLY AMERICAN DOLL’S FOUR POST BED 
An early piece. Turnings evidently whittled out. Shaped head and 
foot splats. Length, 14 inches 


PAINTED PINE DOLL’S CRADLE 
NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Length, 17 inches 


CHILD’S HIGH BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Oval back with ten spindles and moulded top rail, bent and extend- 
ing to form the arms. Saddle seat. Bamboo turned legs and 
stretchers. 


CHILD’S MAPLE HIGH CHAIR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Plain turned back posts with turned finials and two-slat back. Ring 
and vase turned front posts connected by double vase and ring turned 
front rings. Plain turned arms. Rush seat restored. 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Back with two arched splats between round posts with turned finials. 
Rush seat. 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK HIGH CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Splayed legs finely tapered. Two shaped slats, ball finials, turned 
front and back rungs. Rush seat restored. 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
An example of the simple furniture built for children’s use at the 
opening of the last century. 


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89 


90 


DECORATED SMALL MIRROR, “COURTING” TYPE 

EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Moulded rectangular frame with shaped top, inset with small panels 
of painted glass; the top piece shows a basket of flowers. Has or- 
iginal pine case. Size, 16 x 1034, inches 


QUEEN ANNE DECORATED LACQUER DRESSING GLASS 
ENGLISH, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The shaped frame is painted with flowers on a green lacquer ground. 
size, 23°x 18 %nches 


PAINTED PINE CANDLESTAND 

NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Circular top on chamfered support, which stands on heavy circular 
base with three short peg legs. An interesting piece, entirely or- 
iginal. Height, 29 inches 


SHERATON MAHOGANY MIRROR AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 

Architectural style frame with fluted cluster columns at the sides, 

moulded and fluted shaped top. Mounted with two mirror panels. 
Height, 44 inches; width, 24 inches 


MAPLE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

The square top has a gracefully turned and tapered centre support 

with out-curved tripod legs terminating in snake-head feet. 
Height, 27 inches 


SMALL MAHOGANY MIRROR AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Reeded and moulded frame, and an original decorated blown glass 
panel above the mirror panel. Size, 21 x 1014 inches 


PAINTED CANDLESTAND TRAVER MODEL 
This curious little piece was reproduced from a unique original. The 
column has a curious entasis and a pie crust necking and rests upon 
three legs, the feet of which are in human form, one bare, one stock- 
inged, one slippered. The top is crudely decorated in black and red, 
on a cream ground with a large black bird and floral sprays. Note 
the similarity of the decorations to those of the Pennsylvania Dutch 
pottery. A most amusing piece. Diameter of top, 15 inches 


PAINTED CANDLESTAND TRAVER MODEL 
Similar to the preceding. 


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SMALL QUEEN ANNE MIRROR, “COURTING” TYPE 
EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Shaped and moulded frame of walnut veneer on pine. The top is 
inset with small glass panel, painted with a pastoral subject. 
Size, 21 x 16 inches 


SMALL MAPLE TEA TABLE IN QUEEN ANNE STYLE 
Circular top supported on four tapered legs with pad feet. 
Height, 22 inches; diameter, 21 inches 


MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK AMERICAN, ABOUT 1820 
Made by Ephraim Downes, of Bristol, Connecticut. Mahogany case 
in typical Eli Terry style. Scroll top with brass eagle finial. A 
painted glass panel below the dial. 

Height, 32 inches; width, 17 inches 


MAPLE TIP-TOP CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, ABOUT 1760 
Circular tray top of curly maple on a gracefully turned column sup- 
ported by tripod legs ending in snake-head feet. 

Diameter of top, 20 inches 


WINDSOR HIGH STOOL AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Heavy circular pine top on four well turned vase-shape splayed ash 


legs, connected by bulbous turned stretchers. A unique specimen. 
Height, 24 inches 


PINE PIPE BOX AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Interesting piece, the front pierced with heart-shape motifs and 
carved with a small rosette medallion. A drawer in the lower part. 


PINE PIPE BOX AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
The top and front of box shaped. Remnants of old green paint add 
to its charm. A small drawer in the lower part. 


SMALL WALNUT MIRROR, “COURTING” TYPE 

EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Frame of walnut veneer. The shaped top is inset with a small 
painted glass panel. Size, 15 x 10 inches 


SMALL ADAM MIRROR ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The maple frame contains panels above and below the glass, decorated 
with gilt classical figures and other ornamentation in relief, on an 
apple-green ground. Size, 33 x 1414 inches 


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100 SHERATON MAHOGANY AND MAPLE SEWING TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
The mahogany top inset at the sides with panels of bird’s eye maple. 
Ring turned and tapered legs with cuffed feet. Fitted with drawer. 
Size of top, 18 inches square 


101 SMALL MAHOGANY WALL CABINET DUTCH, 18TH CENTURY 
With arched moulded top and splayed ends. Fitted with shelves 
with shaped fronts and enclosed by shaped glass doors. Two small 
drawers in the base. Ball feet restored. 

Height, 30 inches; width, 35 inches 


TWO-TIER PINE STAND 
AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 102] 


102 TWO-TIER PINE STAND AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Interesting early type candlestand with circular top and undershelf, 
banded in ash. On chamfered square support with cross trestle base. 
In the original finish. (Slightly restored) 

Height, 28 inches; diameter, 1514 inches 


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CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY CHAIR 

ENGLISH, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Interesting specimen of unusual design. The back is slightly curved 
and has a vase-shape centre and partly fluted round rails. Heavy 
carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. (As is) 


PINE ONE-DRAWER CHEST NEW ENGLAND, ABOUT 1700 
An interesting transition piece. Has lift-up top with broad thumb- 
nail moulded edge, a long drawer in the lower part, the frame with 
a heavy single arch moulding. The end stiles are shaped to form the 
feet. Interior has a till at one end. An interesting feature is the 
unusual lock to the drawer. Height, 2514 inches; width, 44 inches 


TURNED LEG AND STRETCHERED TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The legs are turned in the double vase and ring pattern and con- 
nected with heavy rectangular moulded stretchers. The apron has 
a moulded edge and is fitted with a drawer which has the original 
wood knob. Framed oblong top of poplar. Maple base. (Slight 
repairs) 


QUEEN ANNE SMALL WALNUT MIRROR 

AMERICAN, 1ST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Moulded walnut frame with scrolled top. Contains the original beveled 
glass. Size, 19 x 11 inches 


CHARMING PINE AND MAPLE SMALL TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Rectangular pine top with framed ends, on baluster turned legs con- 
nected by turned stretchers. (Restored) 
Size of top, 28 x 2114 inches 


PINE FIRESIDE SEAT AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
High back with wing sides and shaped arms. Shaped base and lift 
cover box seat. Original. Height, 37 inches; width, 1914 inches 


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MAPLE SCREW CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The screw turned shaft is fitted with adjustable two-light candle 
holder and has a circular raised edge shelf below. Base with four 
turned and raked short legs. (Candle cups restored) Rare. Ex- 
hibited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. 

Height, 5 feet 2 inches 


HOOP BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Seven-spindle back. Saddle seat. Bamboo turned splay legs and 
stretchers. 


HOOP BACK WINDSOR CHAIR AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Back with moulded rail and seven spindles. Saddle seat; vase and 
ring turned splayed legs. 


PINE AND MAPLE TAVERN TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Rectangular pine top supported on turned vase and ring maple legs, 
connected at the base with plain stretchers. Drawer restored. 

Size of top, 2314 x 39 inches 


MAPLE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Has a circular beaded edge top with three splayed turned and bent 
shaped feet set into a heavy turned circular base. 

Height, 20 inches 


MAPLE AND PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BALL FEET 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Rare chest of five graduated long drawers with moulded edges. Pine 
top and sides. Ball feet. (Restored) 
Height, 41 inches; width, 38% inches 


CURLY MAPLE CHEVAL GLASS IN SHERATON STYLE 
The rectangular mirror swings between a turned frame which stands 


on grooved trestle legs ending in chased brass feet. ? 
Height, 55 inches 


MAPLE WAGON SEAT AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 

Heavily constructed specimen. The double back has four slightly 

curved slats. Original green paint and splint seat. | 
Length, 321% inches 


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117 MINIATURE MAHOGANY GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK 
AMERICAN, 2ND HALF 18TH CENTURY 
The case veneered with crotch mahogany and inlaid. The hood has 
broken arch top with original brass ball and eagle finial. Rectangular 
base with shaped bracket feet. Original finish. Height, 38 inches 


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118 MINIATURE PINE GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Rectangular case with moulded cornice top, applied moulding on 
lower door and high moulded base with shaped front and sides form- 
ing the feet. In the original condition. Rare. Height, 29 inches 


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119 MAHOGANY “COFFIN” CLOCK BY AARON WILLARD 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Plain rectangular case with round dial and oval pendulum peep, hav- 
ing a brass urn and eagle finial on reeded plinth flanked by pierced 
curved brackets. Has the original works engraved “A. Willard, 
Boston”. <A rare clock. 


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[NUMBER 117] MINIATURE MAHOGANY GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK, 
AMERICAN, 2ND HALF 18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 118] MINIATURE PINE GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK, 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 


[NUMBER 119] MAHOGANY “COFFIN” CLOCK, BY AARON WILLARD, 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 


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MAPLE BANNISTER-BACK ROCKER 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
High back with turned posts, shaped top rail and four split balusters. 
Rush seat. Turned legs and stretchers. 


PINE AND MAPLE QUEEN ANNE TABLE 

AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Oval pine top, on four widely splayed maple legs which terminate 
in pad feet. Size of top, 30 x 36 inches 


MAPLE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Plain circular top, on turned vase-shape and tapered support with 
outcurved snake-head legs. Diameter of top, 17% inches 


WINDSOR CHAIR WITH WRITING ARM AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
The back has seven spindles and straight top decorated with stencil- 
ing. Fitted with broad writing arm. Commodious seat. 


WALNUT AND GILT MIRROR IN QUEEN ANNE STYLE 
Shaped upright frame ornamented with carved and gilt foliage scrolls 
and small vases. Height, 53 inches; width, 19 inches 


BUTTON-FOOT THREE-LEGGED MAPLE TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The fact that the turned mortise section of the legs of this table is 
about three inches in diameter points to an early date, as does like- 
wise the simplicity of the entire design. This is seen in the straight 
beaded aprons and the dependence upon proportion for charm. The 
whole construction speaks of a period of primitive conditions in 
which furniture was sturdily built to withstand rough usage. Re- 
stored. Diameter of top, 31 inches; height, 28 inches 


MAPLE QUEEN ANNE SIDE CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The open back has a vase-shape centre splat, turned posts and curved 
top rail. Tapered front legs with pad feet, connected by a well turned 
stretcher. 


FAN-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR 
Yoke-top back with seven spindles. The legs and outside spindles 
of the back are in the graceful vase and ring pattern. Well shaped 
saddle seat. Bulbous turned stretcher. 


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FAN-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR 
Nearly similar to the preceding. 


PINE AND MAPLE CANDLE STAND 
NEW ENGLAND, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Oval pine top, on turned support with crossed trestle feet. 
Height, 23 inches 


WINDSOR ROCKER AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Rounded back attached to spacing rail which extends to form the 
arms. Wide oval seat. Widely splayed legs on original rockers. A 
whimsical specimen. 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BUREAU 

ENGLISH, 3RD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
A handsomely shaped chest of four graduated drawers with serpen- 
tine fronts. The chamfered stiles and borders of top and moulded 
base showing fine leaf and fret carving. Bracket feet. (Shght re- 
repairs) Height, 34 inches; width, 36 inches 


QUEEN ANNE SIDE CHAIR CIRCA 1740 
The spoon-shape back with vase-shape centre splat and carved top. 
Slip seat, cabriole front legs connected by turned stretchers. 


HEPPLEWHITE SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL 
TABLE ENGLISH, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The rectangular top inlaid with various woods, the centre with a holly 
leaf medallion. On tapered square legs connected by stretchers. A 
drawer at one end, a blind drawer at the other. 

Size of top, 2334, x 1714 inches 


EARLY PINE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Octagonal raised moulded edge top with slender chamfered pedestal 
and bowed crossed trestle feet. Height, 271% inches 


SHERATON GILT MIRROR LATE 18TH CENTURY 

Gilt architectural style frame with fluted columns at the sides sup- 

porting a moulded pediment. The glass panel in two sections. 
Height, 431% inches; width, 22 inches 


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136 BALL-FOOT SCRUTOIRE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


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The top has a fold-back and a let-down front panel showing a fitted 
interior of small drawers and pigeonholes. Four graduated long 
drawers in the lower body. Ball feet. Original iron drop handles 
and “H” and “LL” hinges on flaps. Brass escutcheon of later date. In 
the original paint. A most unusual piece. 

Height, 44 inches; width, 42 inches 


MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT BANNISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
Very fine specimen of this type. The well scrolled high back has four 
split baluster and finely turned posts with vase and acorn finials. 
Slender curved arms finishing with scrolls join the vase-turned front 
posts, which finish in Spanish feet and are connected by two well 
turned bulbous stretchers. 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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CARVED CRESTED BANNISTER-BACK SPANISH-FOOT SIDE 
CHAIR AMERICAN, 1ST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The high back has four split balusters and turned posts, capped by 
a handsomely carved and pierced scrolled cresting. Turned legs and 
handsome stretchers. Spanish feet. Old rush seat. Rare. Exhib- 
ited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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[NUMBER 137] MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT BANNISTER-BACK ARMCHAIR, 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


[NUMBER 138] CARVED CRESTED BANISTER-BACK SPANISH-FOOT SIDE 
CHAIR, AMERICAN, IST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 


139 WILLIAM AND MARY HIGHBOY AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 


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Comprising a rectangular chest; in the upper part two small drawers 
flank a centre deep drawer, under these are three long drawers, the 
borders with herring-bone inlay in ebony and holly. Furnished with 
old engraved brass handles. This stands upon a base with three 
drawers in the large apron. Turned cup-shape and tapered legs con- 
nected by shaped stretchers. Ball feet. Cherry wood and sycamore 
side panels. (Base restored) 

Height, 5 feet 10 inches; width, 3 feet 4 inches 


MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF CORNER TABLE 

ENGLISH, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Has square top which folds diagona!ly and forms a corner table. A 
pivoted drawer at one side. On round and tapered legs with pad 
feet. An interesting piece. Width of top, 54 inches 


PAIR OF FRUITWOOD SHERATON SIDE CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
An interesting pair in rather unusual style. The shaped backs have 
four carved fern-shape splats. Upholstered seats. Tapered and 
fluted front legs with spade feet. (2) 


MAPLE QUEEN ANNE CIRCULAR DROP-LEAF TABLE 

The top consists of a centre leaf and two drop-leaves and is supported 
on four tapered legs with ring turned tops and pad feet. The apron 
is arched at either end. Diameter of top, 48 inches 


NEEDLEWORK AND WALNUT FIRESCREEN 
EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Mounted with a panel of petit and gros point needlework depicting 
a youth playing a lyre, surrounded by numerous animals, birds and 
trees. Carved frame of later date. 
Height, 42 inches; width, 29 inches 


RARE HEPPLEWHITE RECLINING CHAIR 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1785 
This chair was obtained from one of the first families of Cambridge, 
Massachusetts. It had been secured by them some sixty years ago 
from the family of an old sea captain, who had it made to his special 
order of camphor wood which he obtained on a voyage to the East. 
The back is adjusted by means of notched brass quadrants. An 
under part can be drawn forward, making a foot rest, the legs of 
which fold under when not in use. The piece is in restrained Hep- 
plewhite form. The back, seat and foot rest are caned. 


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PINE AND MAPLE SCRUTOIRE ON FRAME 

NEW ENGLAND, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
In two parts, the upper with a slant-front desk fitted with small 
drawers and pigeonholes, the flap supported with two pulls. Stand- 
ing upon a maple base with shaped apron and Queen Anne legs with 
pad feet. Original iron staple hinges and small knobs. Original 
condition. Height, 3814 inches; width, 34 inches 


UNUSUALLY SMALL BLOCK FRONT BUREAU 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1760 
The blocking is of the positive type, with the concave section in the 
centre. The stiles have fine channel mouldings and top and base 
mouldings are well wrought. The piece rests upon straight bracket 
feet, through the shaped wings of which the blocking is continued. 
The large willow brasses are of fine contour and are genuine old ones. 
As some of them had been lost and replaced with knobs, it was neces- 
sary to complete the set. The piece retains its original patina. 
Height, 31 inches; width, 3 feet 


EARLY TURNED LEG MAPLE TEA TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The circular top supported upon double vase-turned legs with pear- 
shape feet and braced by quadrangular stretchers. Broad splayed 
base. A genuine old piece. Diameter of top, 30 inches 


SET OF TWELVE RUSH SEATED PAINTED SHERATON 
CHAIRS AMERICAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
The set consists of ten side and two armchairs. The backs are 
formed of three graduated slats between outflaring turned and cham- 
fered back posts. The intermediate slat of the back is repeated as 
a foot rail between the front legs, but in a reversed position. The 
painted ground is of a warm yellow color and is paneled with brown 
lines. The head slat is naturalistically painted with a balanced’ cornu- 
copia motif from which flow roses, foliage and fruits in effective 
colors. The arms of the two armchairs are probably a later addition. 


HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY TRIPOD TEA TABLE 
ENGLISH, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Circular tray top on a reeded and water-leaf carved column sup- 
ported by outcurving legs ending in snake-head feet. 
Diameter of top, 21 inches 


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CURLY MAPLE SHERATON CARD TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1790 
The curly maple top, and the form of the frieze, are of quatrefoil 
pattern, with square corners. The frieze is veneered with crotch 
mahogany and is centred by a satinwood panel. The reeded legs 
are slenderly turned. Height, 29 inches; width, 35144 inches 


DOMED CORNER CUPBOARD IN PINE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1735 
The opening is framed by a moulded arch based upon grouped pil- 
asters which are delicately fluted. The pendentives of the arch 
display moulded and embossed panels and are crowned by a cyma 
moulded cornice. The semi-circular back is of matched boards, the 
dome is lath and plastered. The three shelves have finely shaped 
frontal margins. The base forms a low cupboard enclosed by two 
“HH” hinged doors, with chamfered and arched panels. An unusually 
fine specimen. Height, 7 feet 6 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


GRANDFATHER CLOCK IN FRUITWOOD AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
The moulded case is inset with panels of curly maple. Architectural 
shaped hood with three vase-shape finials. The painted dial showing 
phases of the moon, etc. Height, 8 feet 


SHERATON GILT MANTEL MIRROR 

ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Architectural style gilt frame with acanthus bound fluted columns 
at the sides which support a moulded and trellised pediment decor- 
ated with lions’ masks and drapery festoons. Canvas panel above 
the glass painted with classic subjects in the manner of Cipriani. 
(Slight defects) Height, 6 feet; width, 5 feet 2 inches 


SMALL WALNUT AND MAPLE GATE-LEG TABLE 

AMERICAN, 1ST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The nearly round maple top with drop leaves supported on walnut 
turned legs of the baluster and ring pattern connected by turned 
stretchers. Two pivoted turned gates support the leaves. In the 
original condition. Size of top, 36 x 38 inches; height, 28 inches 


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FINE CURLY MAPLE FALL-FRONT DESK WITH CLAW 
AND BALL FEET, AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 155] 


FINE CURLY MAPLE FALL-FRONT DESK WITH CLAW AND 
BALL FEET AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The slant top encloses a finely fitted interior of small drawers and 
arched pigeonholes. The centre drawer is carved with a sunburst 
motif and flanked by narrow vertical drawers with column pilaster 
fronts. Has also a secret drawer. In the body are four graduated 
long drawers. A carved shell appears in the centre of the moulded 
base. Finely shaped brackets and claw and ball feet. Slight restora- 
tion. A handsome piece. Height, 44 inches; width, 39 inches 


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CIRCULAR MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLEENGLISH, ABOUT 1820 
The circular top with four drawers in the frieze is carried on a central 
vase-turned column supported by three moulded splayed legs ending 
in brass castored cups. Original brasses. 

Diameter of top, 3 feet 11 inches; height, 281% inches 


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SHERATON UPHOLSTERED MAHOGANY SOFA 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Straight padded back, seat and ends covered in glazed chintz. Rounded 
arms inlaid with narrow panels of satinwood and supported by turned 
balusters. Four turned and reeded front legs. Curved square legs 
at the back. Length, 6 feet 


WILLIAM AND MARY CURLY MAPLE HIGHBOY 

AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Very decorative piece. The upper part, a rectangular chest of two 
small and three large drawers outlined by channel mouldings. Stand- 
ing upon a base with three drawers in the front and finely arched 
skirting, on six handsomely turned legs with bell shaped tops and 
ball feet, connected by shaped stretchers. (The lower part with 
some restorations) Height, 5 feet 7 inches; width, 38 inches 


PINE SCROLLED CORNER CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
A rare early specimen of generous proportions. The sides are splayed, 
and the whole body is outlined by a cyma curve moulding. Three 
curved front shelves graduating in depth. The sides and top of 
opening cut out in forceful curves. The lower body is enclosed by a 
moulded and chambered rectangular panel door with ‘“H” hinges. 
The base is cut out to form supports to the piece. The old bluish- 
ereen paint adds to its attraction. An original with exception of 
feet. Height, 6 feet 10 inches; width, 4 feet 2 inches 


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QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY DISH-TOP TABLE 

ENGLISH, ABOUT 1730 
This piece is noted for its slender and delicate proportions. The slim 
lines of the Dutch-footed cabriole legs are particularly good. This 
delicacy of the vertical members is further emphasized by the fine 
horizontal lines of the apron and top moulding. A genuine old piece 
in every respect except that the brasses of the drawer are not 
original. Size of top, 32 x 20 inches 


GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE 

ENGLISH, 2ND HALF 18TH CENTURY 
Serpentined top fitted with three drawers. On tapered square legs 
with block feet. The piece has its original patina and its well pro- 
portioned form has real dignity and charm. 

Height, 36 inches; width, 48 inches 


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PINE SCROLLED CORNER CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 159] 


SHERATON MAHOGANY SECRETARY 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The upper part is fitted as a cabinet of small drawers, pigeonholes 
and compartments enclosed by a pair of paneled doors inlaid with 
holly lines. The lower part has a fold-over writing flap at the top 
and three drawers in the body. On short turned and tapered legs. 
Height, 52 inches; width, 41 inches 


MAPLE STOOL AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Square top and square splayed legs with square low and high stretch- 
ers. In the original red paint. 

Height, 19 inches; width of top, 12 inches 


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[NUMBER 164] 


RARE PAINTED PINE LOW CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
This extremely interesting and unusual shaped cupboard is in ab- 
solute original condition. The body is enclosed by a pair of arched 
and chamfered panel doors. The top is hooded and faced with smaller 
chamfered panels. On either side of this is a lift-up door on a slant, 
with unusual butterfly hinges revealing a space probably used to 
tuck away bonnets. A broad base moulding is carried around the 
front and ends. The feet are a continuation of the upright stiles. 
Height, 50 inches; width, 40 inches 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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FRAMED SILK NEEDLEWORK MAP OF THE BRITISH ISLES 
ENGLISH, DATED 1806 


Executed in silk chain-stitch on satin. Signed “S. Wilson” and dated. 
Black and gold glass mounting and gilt frame. Size, 22 x 18 inches 


INLAID MAHOGANY BIRD CAGE 
ENGLISH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 


Square, with rounded top; the front inlaid with a small medallion of 
Britannia. Height, 1414 inches 


TWO SMALL INLAID MAHOGANY TEA CADDIES 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
One square with inlaid edges, the other casket-shape with sliding 
cover. (2) Height, 41 inches 


TWO OLD COLONIAL BETTY LAMPS 
One in shaped box form suspended on wire. The other heart-shape, 
suspended on fish-hook spike. Both with linked chain wick pins. (2) 


TWO EARLY AMERICAN IRON CANDLESTICKS 
Suitable for electrical fittings in an early room. (2) 


TWO EARLY AMERICAN WOODEN PLATES 
Interesting’ early specimens of Pilgrim tableware. Rare. (2) 
Diameter, 7 and 81% inches 


INLAID MAHOGANY WORKBOX AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Rectangular, the lid and front inlaid with a shell medallion in tinted 
holly. Borders are tulipwood. Brass bail handles at the sides. 

Size, 11 x 8 inches 


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MAHOGANY TRAY AMERICAN, ABOUT 1750 
With well moulded saucer edge. Diameter, 14 inches 


OLD STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE 
Standing kilted figure wearing a fancy coat and plaid hose, a dead 
lion at his right. Entitled “The Lion Slayer”’. Height, 16 inches 


OLD STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP 
Two Scotch lovers seated in an arbor. Cream glaze with gilt. 
Height, 1414 inches 


PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES 
Lady with fruit, in delicate polychrome glaze. Height, 714 inches 


OLD STAFFORDSHIRE PITCHER 
The shaped body modeled with a satyr’s mask. With polychrome 
and lustre decoration. (Spout chipped) Height, 6 inches 


POLYCHROMED STAFFORDSHIRE BUST OF SHAKESPEARE 
(Repairs) Height, 9 inches 


STAFFORDSHIRE NEPTUNE PITCHER ENGLISH, 19TH CENTURY 
Colored polychromed glaze. Height, 8 inches 


WEDGEWOOD BASALT WARE COVERED SUGAR BOWL AND 
CREAMER 
Incised ribbed decoration. Base chipped on ewer. (2) 


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SECOND SESSION 


NUMBERS 180-339 


OLD STIEGEL AND SANDWICH GLASS, INCLUDING SOME VERY 


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186 


FINE PIECES FROM THE LAWTON COLLECTION 


NUMBERS 180-198 


EARLY SANDWICH GLASS COVERED SUGAR BOWL 
AMERICAN, 1825-27 
Paneled thumb-mould pattern. Height, 91% inches 


OLD SANDWICH GLASS COVERED SUGAR BOWL 
Octagonal with Gothic pattern decoration and stipple ground. 
Height, 51% inches; diameter, 5 inches 


OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMP 
Inverted pear-shape bowl] on hollow bulbous stand and ribbed square 
base. Brass top. Height, 12 inches 


NINE SANDWICH PRESSED GLASS GOBLETS 
The bowls pressed with a pattern of vine leaves on a stippled ground. 
Plain circular feet. (9) Height, 6 inches 


SIX SANDWICH GLASS CUP PLATES 
Two conventional opalescent. ‘Wheel of Fortune”. “Henry Clay”. 
“Bunker Hill”, and “Fleur-de-lys Eagle’. (6) 


LARGE OLIVE GREEN GLASS BOTTLE 
SOUTH JERSEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Moulded and slightly flattened bulbous shape bottle with short ta- 
pered and collared neck and scarred hollow base. 
Height, 1914 inches; width, 131% inches 


PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS WITH PEWTER 
TOPS 

Inverted pear-shape bowls with stepped shape bases. Fitted with 
electrical socket, light and cord and painted eight inch Godey print 
shades. Height, 834, inches 


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PAIR OF OLD SANDWICH GLASS WICK LAMPS 
With octagonal stippled bases, inverted pear-shape bowls and pewter 
tops. One repaired. (2) Height, 934, mches 


OLD SANDWICH SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASS LAMP 

With octagonal tapered bow] and flaring hexagonal base. Fine deep 
color. Brass top. Rare. Fitted with electrical socket, light and 
cord and painted ten inch Godey print shade. Height, 9 inches 


FIFTEEN PIECE PART TABLE SET OF EARLY AMERICAN 
GLASS 

Comprising two covered compote dishes, two others without feet, 
five goblets, covered sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl, spoon holder 
and two small salts. Snakeskin ground with quilted conventional 
design. (15) 


SAPPHIRE BLUE “PITTSBURG” GLASS BOAT SALT 
Has name “Pittsburg” on stern. (Slight chip) Size, 314 x 2 inches 


SMALL STIEGEL GLASS DISH AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Pale green. Spiral ribbing and welted edge. (From the Lawton 
Collection) Diameter, 45 inches 


STIEGEL SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASS SALTCELLAR 
AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Slightly fluted. Hunter, type, fig. 69. (From the Lawton Collection) 
Height, 234, inches 
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WISTARBERG AMBER GLASS MUG WITH GREEN HANDLE 
A rare combination of colors. (From the Hunter and Lawton Col- 
lections) Height, 4% inches; diameter, 334, inches 


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BLUE STIEGEL SALTCELLAR AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Plain surface, circular foot. (From the Lawton Collection) 


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STIEGEL SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASS CREAMER 
AMERICAN, 1768-74 
Pear-shape body. Cylindrical neck. (From the Lawton Collection) 
Height, 41% inches 
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FINE EARLY AMERICAN GLASS 
STIEGEL AND WISTARBERG 


EARLY AMERICAN GLASS JAR 

Dark amber, with bulbous shape bedy. (From the Lawton Collec- 

tion) Height, 8% inches 
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STIEGEL SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASS CREAMER 
AMERICAN, 1768-74 


Indistinct paneling, slender bulbous body, circular foot. Extremely 
rare type. (From the Lawton Collection) Height, 41% inches 


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EARLY PAIR OF EXTENSION PIPE TONGS AMERICAN 
A most rare and curious example of iron pipe tongs. 


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201 


202 


204 


205 


206 


GROUP OF RARE HOOKED RUGS 
INCLUDING FOUR OF EXCEPTIONALLY FINE QUALITY 
RANKING AMONG THE RAREST KNOWN 


NUMBERS 199-230 


HOOKED RUG 
Closely worked with a design of squares containing zigzag and ver- 
tical stripes in rainbow colors. Bound. Nearly all wool rug. 

Size, 58 x 36 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
The field in geometrical pattern well executed in rainbow colors. 
Bound. Size, 52 x 34 inches 


HOOKED ANIMAL RUG 
Centre showing a retiring spaniel on a parquet pattern floor, framed 
by well executed vine border of flowers in bright colors. 

Size, 4 feet 1114 mches x 31 mches 


HOOKED RUG 
Worked with posy of flowers in rich deep colors framed with flower 
vines, upon a dark background. 

Size, 5 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 10 inches 


LARGE EARLY AMERICAN HOOKED RUG 
Beautifully worked with an all over geometrical design in pastel 
colors heightened with indigo. Bound. 

Size, 7 feet 2 inches x 5 feet 5 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
An urn of flowers in bright colors against a dark ground surrounded 
by large arabesque scrolls. Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 11 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

Heavy thick pile rug. The field of ivory white showing a central 
group of large blossoms framed by flower sprays, in bright contrast- 
ing colors. Size, 5 feet x 2 feet 10 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
Worked all over with geometrical squares in alternating colors of 
yellow, green, brown, and indigo. Bound. 

Size, 4 feet 1114 inches x 3 feet 2 inches 


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208 


209 


210 


211 


212 


213 


214 


HOOKED RUNNER 
With flower and scrolls in rich colors on deep blue. Imbricated red 
and white border. Size, 6 feet 8 inches x 17 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

Heavily and closely worked with a pot of flowers in bright colors 
in the centre of ivory field. Four borders in brown, turquoise, car- 
mine and dark blue. Size, 4 feet 414 inches x 2 feet 8 inches 


SMALL CIRCULAR HOOKED RUG 
Worked with a conventionalized heart design in pastel colors upon 
a dark ground. Braided border. Part wool. Diameter, 42 inches 


HOOKED RUNNER 
With an all over snakeskin pattern forming a striking vari-colored 
design. Size, 9 feet 4 inches x 22 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

Charming floral design showing central cartouche of flowers upon 
a stippled grey ground framed by a wreath of flowers. Fine work- 
manship. Braided edge. Size, 15 x 37 inches 


LARGE HOOKED RUG 

Worked with a striking geometrical design of stepped medallions in 
alternating light and dark colors giving a striking effect. Finely 
woven. Size, 6 feet 10 inches x 4 feet 5 inches 


HOOKED RUNNER 
Showing a mixed colored field framed by three borders in shaded 
red, yellow and indigo. Size, 11 feet 10 inches x 26 inches 


LARGE HOOKED RUG 
Early specimen. Beautifully hooked in all over design of squares 
containing rippled figuring in rainbow colors. 

Size, 7 feet 2 inches x 4 feet 4 inches 


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216 


HOOKED RUG 

Closely woven rug with all over geometrical design of octagons con- 
taining quatrefoil motifs, in red, indigo and soft grey. Slight de- 
fects. Size, 7 feet 4 inches x 4 feet 3 inches 


RARE EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY HOOKED RUG 
[NUMBER 216] 


RARE EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY HOOKED RUG 
Hooked on a heavy homespun linen mesh. The centre with ivory 
colored ground showing a wide-spreading spray of archaic flowers 
and fruit, superimposed by a conventional American shield. 
The wide grey-black border quaintly worked in a repeat arched red 
and white fruit spray. All homespun materials were used in fash- 
ioning this rug. Illustrated in The Arts Magazine, February, 1925. 
Size, 6 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 9 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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217 HOOKED RUNNER 
Worked in braided style with design of quatrefoil motifs and small 
stripes in blue, yellow and red, yellow border touched with crimson. 
Bound. Size, 10 feet 8 inches x 20 inches 


218 HOOKED RUG 
Bright design of slightly raised flowers worked in beautiful colors 
upon a field of ivory white. Narrow chain border. 
Size, 4 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 10 inches 


ANOTHER UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF EARLY AMERICAN RUG CRAFTMANSHIP 


[NUMBER 219] 


219 ANOTHER UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF EARLY AMERICAN RUG 
CRAFTMANSHIP 
This very early rug is fashioned by sewing layer upon layer of home- 
spun cloth strips upon a homespun linen ground, shirring, fulling 
and scalloping to produce the desired design and effect. A centre 
panel shows an early house with a weeping willow tree on either 
side against a wavy sky background. The border has a meander 
design of leaves and concentric petaled flowers. Illustrated in The 
Arts Magazine, February, 1925. 

Size, 4 feet 7 inches x 2 feet 314 inches 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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HOOKED RUG 

Showing well executed design of flower scrolls in finely matched 
colors on pale green ground. An exceptionally good early rug hooked 
on old linen. Bound. Size, 5 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 514 inches 


HOOKED RUG 

The field showing a closely worked design of a large circular radiat- 
ing star motif surrounded by flower vines, in bright colors upon a 
grey ground. Size, 5 feet 6 inches x 8 feet 4 inches 


EARLY OVAL HOOKED FLOWER RUG 
Worked with a flower medallion frame by a wreath of flowers in 
bright colors on a dark ground. Size, 4 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 


HOOKED RUG . 
Showing a rich warm design of large flowers among leaves in shaded 
reds and greens touched with blue and yellow on a brown and tan 
ground. Bound and lined. A beautiful early rug. | 

Size, 6 feet x 3 feet 2 inches 


LARGE HOOKED RUG 

With a striking design of serrated leaves in bright colors contained 
in an all over pattern formed by linked cartouches, shading from 
indigo to grey. Size, T feet 2 inches x 8 feet 8 inches 


HOOKED RUG 
The buff-colored field showing a bold design of large rose blossoms 
and blue flowers with leafy stems, in rich colors. Border touched 
with black. Hemp lined. Bound. A beautiful early rug. 

Size, 6 feet x 2 feet 9 inches 


HOOKED RUNNER 
With tan centre field bordered with oak leaves in soft colors. 
Size, 10 feet 4 inches x 23 inches 


HOOKED RUNNER 

Unusually fine runner with attractive design of rose blossoms in 
shaped cartouches in bright colors on a tan and brown ground. 
Bound. Size, 16 feet x 2 feet 10 inches 


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IMPORTANT EARLY AMERICAN NEEDLESTITCH RUG 
[NUMBER 228] 


228 IMPORTANT EARLY AMERICAN NEEDLESTITCH RUG 


Worked on a background of homespun net in an over and under 
needlestitch. A small centre panel on black ground shows an early 
type house with flowering trees on either side. A whimsical meander 
border of tulip flowers and leaves frames the centre panel. With 
lovely texture and coloring. Illustrated in The Arts Magazine, Feb- 
ruary, 1925. Length, 5 feet 414 inches; width, 2 feet 814 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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229 UNUSUAL LARGE HOOKED FLOWER RUG 


The field showing a well executed design of a central flower medal- 
lion in rich deep colors framed within a wreath of arabesque leaves 
in yellow and indigo. Similiar flower motifs at the corners. Tan 
and black ground. Slight defects. 

Size, 8 feet 8 inches x 6 feet 2 inches 


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IMPORTANT EARLY NEEDLESTITCH RUG, AMERICAN, ABOUT 1820 
[NUMBER 230] 


IMPORTANT EARLY REEDSTITCH RUG AMERICAN, ABOUT 1820 
This rug is fashioned upon a ground of homespun linen entirely in 
colored wools by a method known as reedstitch. It shows a silhou- 
ette of the packet ship “ John Talpey” flying the Black Ball Line 
pennant, on an azure blue ground. On the left is presumably the 
fort at Governor’s Island flying the American flag. At the right, 
a lighthouse also flying the American flag. In the upper 
centre and either corner, a five pointed star, and below on an olive- 
green ground, the name of the ship. Narrow mauve border with 
olive-green corners. A most lovely composition of color. 
The Black Ball Line was established in 1816 as a line of packets be- 
tween New York and Liverpool by some far sighted Quaker capital- 
ists of this city, and sailed the first of every month. It was famous 
for the brutality of its officers and was probably the cause of the well 
known chanty— 
In the Black Ball Line I served my time, 
Hurrah for the Black Ball Line! 

Illustrated in The Arts Magazine, February, 1925. 

Size, 4 feet 1114 inches x 2 feet 714 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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GROUP OF FINE EARLY AMERICAN FURNITURE 


CONTAINING IMPORTANT PIECES OF THE SEVENTEENTH AND 


EARLY EIGHTEENTH CENTURIES, ALSO CHOICE SPECIMENS 


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236 


OF THE CHIPPENDALE, HEPPLEWHITE, SHERATON AND 


PHYFE PERIODS 


NUMBERS 231-339 


MAPLE SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
The back has two curved and two shaped slats, and round posts with 
gracefully shaped finials. The front posts have small mushroom- 
shape tops. Wave-turned arms. Splint seat (restored). 


SPINNER’S HICKORY AND MAPLE SLAT-BACK CHAIR 

AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
High rush seated chair with plain front legs and spindle bracing. 
Back posts with turned finials and three shaped splats. 


MAPLE TIP-TOP TRIPOD TABLE 

AMERICAN, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Circular maple tilt-top on tapered and turned support with tripod 
snake-head legs. Diameter of top, 39 inches. 


SHERATON MAHOGANY SHAVING GLASS 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Shaped rectangular stand is fitted with five small drawers, bordered 
with holly inlay. Two turned posts support the rectangular mirror. 
Height, 29 inches; width 25 inches 


UNUSUALLY FINE COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Rare specimen with twelve bulbous turned spindles in the oval back 
and roundabout arms which end in well carved knuckles. Seven of 
the spindles run through to the top rail. Saddle seat. Vase-turned 
legs and bulbous turned stretchers. (Slight restorations) 


SHERATON MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE 
ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Charmingly finished small specimen with a pull-out drawer at one end 
and _ silk sewing bag beneath. A delicately turned cross-stretcher 
brace connects the square tapering legs. Delicate line inlay. 
Size of top, 1714 x 181% inches 


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MAPLE “DUTCH” CHAIR 

AMERICAN, FIRST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Back with vase-shape centre, turned posts and curved top. Turned 
front legs and front stretcher. Fitted with rockers. Splint seat old. 


ETCHED GLASS HALL LAMP WITH CHASED SHEFFIELD 
PLATE MOUNTS EARLY 19TH CENTURY 
Vase-shape etched glass shade with pierced and chased Sheffield 
mounts. Suspends from a bird with spread wings, with pulley fixture. 


ADAM GILT MANTEL MIRROR AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The frame reeded and moulded in-architectural style. Ball feet. Has 
the original glass panel in three sections framed by a leaf carved 
moulding. (As is) Height, 1614 inches; width, 51 inches 


SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR NEW ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY 
Maple and ash. The back has three arched slats! between posts with 
turned finials. Shaped and undercut arms. Simply turned legs and 
stretchers. Splint seat. 


SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY SHAVING GLASS 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Has rectangular mirror, swung between two turned posts. Bow- 
fronted base fitted with three small drawers. Holly line inlay. 
Height, 23 inches; width, 23 inches 


CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 3RD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Rectangular moulded frame outlined at top and base with cut scroll- 
work. The top carved and gilt with a phoenix. 
Height, 39 inches; width, 18 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, 1775 
An attractive example of popular type. The shaped comb-beam is 
supported on four spindles which rise from the spacing rail, the ends 
of which are prolonged, widened and shaped, to form the arms, which 
are supported on well designed vase turnings. The widely splayed 
legs show the same vase motif. Bulbous pattern stretchers. Pine 
oval saddle seat. 


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244 PINE AND MAPLE CIRCULAR TAVERN TABLE 
CONNECTICUT, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Has plain circular pine top on finely turned and slightly raked maple 
legs, connected by plain stretchers. Small section of top is restored, 
otherwise original. A very fine example. 
Diameter of top, 281% inches; height, 241% inches 


MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING TABLE 
BY DUNCAN PHYFE, AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 


[NUMBER 245] 


245 MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING TABLE BY DUNCAN PHYFE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
If the statement that ‘the arched heading of inlaid panels is an in- 
fallible sign of Phyfe’s work” be correct, then this piece is from his 
shop, as this form is used in the crotch mahogany panels of the inlaid 
blocks of the apron. The raising of the hinged top, with its arched 
ends, gives access to a small writing lid and fitments and to the cov- 
ered compartments for sewing which occupy the two arched sections 
of the case. Below the frieze, which is veneered with well selected 
erotch mahogany, is a deep channeled section surrounding the entire 
table which is closely reeded, and at the front of this division is a 
door giving access to a drawer and two deep trays. The body is sup- 
ported by a vase-turned pedestal with brass-capped flaring legs. 
Size of top, 2414 x 181% inches 


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247 


JACOBEAN HIGH STRETCHER TAVERN TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The purpose of this peculiar construction has never been adequately 
demonstrated. The turnings are of the single reel type. The char- 
acteristically high side stretchers are mortised into a square block 
centering the legs. These tables are decidedly rare. Original 
throughout. 
Size of top, 3 feet 8 inches x 2614 inches; height, 25 inches 


MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT SIDE CHAIR AMERICAN, ABOUT 1715 
Straight vase-turned legs terminating in Spanish feet joined by bulb- 
ous stretchers. The cresting is better than usual as the depressed 
central section is boldly outlined by carved raying supported by the 
incoming whorl of the frame moulds. Rush seat restored. 


MAPLE SPANISH-FOOT SIDE CHAIR 

AMERICAN, 1ST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Moulded frame with slender vase-shape splat. Vase-turned front 
legs connected by boldly turned bulbous front stretcher. Side and 
back stretchers also turned. The frame painted black and touched 
with gilding. Original condition. 


SHERATON CURLY MAPLE FOLDING CARD TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Very decorative piece, with a shaped fold-over top and turned and 
reeded legs. Swell-front frame of mahogany, inset with oval satin- 
wood panel. Width of top, 33 inches 


CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY MIRROR 

AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Frame is handsomely cut with scrollwork and carved and gilt at the 
top with a phoenix. The glass panel is outlined by a narrow carved 
and gilded moulding. Height, 39 inches; width, 23 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ROCKER AMERICAN, ABOUT 1800 
Slightly conforming rectangular back with eight spindles, four of 
which continue up and are crested by a bow-shaped top rail. Straight 
arms with three spindles each. Raked legs with rockers. 


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255 


AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
A chest of five long drawers; the top one deeper than the remainder, 
the front of it moulded to simulate three small drawers and carved 
in the centre panel with a sunburst motif. Moulded base with shaped 
bracket feet. Height, 47 inches; width, 38 inches 


MAPLE BANNISTER-BACK SIDE CHAIR 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
High back with turned posts and shaped top rail framing four split 
balusters. Ring turned front legs connected by bulbous turned 
stretcher. Splint seat. 


BANNISTER-BACK ARM ROCKER NEW HAMPSHIRE, ABOUT 1700 
The outstanding feature of this chair is the bold yoke outline of the 
headpiece with its curious circular and pointed ends. The turnings 
are of the vase and column form common to the type. The arms are 
of the moulded whorl-end Spanish type, and well formed. Rush seat. 


[NUMBER 255] 


SMALL BLOCK FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS 17TH CENTURY 
This interesting and charming piece was obtained from a descendant 
of one of the early Dutch settlers in Northern New Jersey, some 
thirty years ago. The entire body is veneered in a well marked wood 
of a deep rich yellow, shading to brown. The square lines of the 
blocking of the drawer fronts are carried through the skirt, which is 
scalloped in the same curves. The top is cut out with curves, con- 
forming to those on the drawers. The front ball feet are placed 
under the outcurving pilasters, on the canted corners. 
This piece is known to have been in this country for at least 225 
years. 

Height, 31 inches; width, 35 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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HEPPLEWHITE CARVED AND GILT MANTEL MIRROR 
LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The oblong frame contains the glass in three sections. Surmounted 
by an urn of flowers flanked by foliage scrolls and festoons of flow- 
ers, which fall to the sides. Foliated paw feet. Original gilding. 
Height, 47 inches; width, 56 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, ABOUT 1760 
High back with bow-shaped top rail and seven long spindles running 
through the roundabout arms. Broad pine saddle seat. Vase turned 
maple legs. Bulbous turned stretcher. Rare. 


HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE 

AMERICAN, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Charming little table on tapered square legs ending in spade feet. 
The top and apron are edged with ebony inlay. The drawer has an 
inlaid ivory key plate. Size of top, 34 x 25 inches 


MAPLE SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR 

AMERICAN, 1ST HALF 18TH CENTURY 
The back has four arched slats between ringed turned posts with 
acorn finials. Simply turned front posts with small ball tops. Elon- 
gated sausage turned arms. Splint seat. (Restored) 


APPLEWOOD AND MAPLE SLANT-TOP DESK 

AMERICAN, Z2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The slant top encloses a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeon 
holes and a central locker with secret drawers. Four graduated long 
drawers in the body, channel mouldings on rails and stiles. Moulded 
base with ogee bracket feet. (Slight restorations) On the bottom 
is written, “Fenton Z North bought this desk at Wm. P. White’s sale 
the fall of 1863”. Height, 41 inches; width, 37 inches 


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261 HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT BUREAU 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Its blond mahogany retains its original finish. A line inlay of holly 
is used to make a panel on each of the four drawers. The curves 
of the skirting and of the slender French feet are notably effective. 
Excellent original oval brasses. Height, 36 inches; width, 41 inches 


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IMPORTANT DROP-LEAF “DIARY” TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1680 


[NUMBER 262] 


262 IMPORTANT DROP-LEAF “DIARY” TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1680 
This type of table is probably the rarest of all early American types. 
The oval top is of maple and its two drop-leaves are supported on 
drawbars. The legs are equally splayed in both directions, giving 
a broad floor base. Their turnings are an unusual stived combina- 
tion of cupped-baluster, reel, and ring and cavea members. The 
stretchers are likewise unusual; they are placed with the broad 
surface parallel to the floor and their edges are finished with under- 
cut cyma moulding. A section of top restored. A museum piece. 


Width of top, 39 x 34 inches; height, 2414 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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267 


SMALL WALNUT DROP-LEAF CORNER TABLE 
ENGLISH, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Has a square top which folds diagonally, forming a corner table. 
On tapered round legs with pad feet. An unusual piece. 
Size of top, 21'4 inches square 


SLAT-BACK ARM ROCKER 

AMERICAN, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
Back with four arched slats. Its early date is shown by the great 
reserve in the turnings and their close similarity to those of Carver 
type. The intermediate vase members of the front legs and the lined 
sausage turnings of the rungs, together with understructure of the 
vase-turned secondary brace beneath the arms, support this conten- 
tion. The seat is restored, the rockers no doubt are a later addition. 


RARE WALNUT TIP AND TURN TRIPOD TABLE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
This most unusual and interesting table has every feature of the 
William and Mary style in its design. The raised edge of the oval 
top is formed by a broad deep cove moulding. The turned centre sup- 
port is of the same character as the legs of highboys of the period 
mentioned. The use of the double “C” scroll in the outspreading legs 
is absolutely unique. Illustrations of pieces of the period show it 
used in the vertical members only. Every detail indicates a seven- 
teenth century piece, but it is probably of the early eighteenth cen- 
tury. The only example of its kind so far known. A collector’s 
piece. Width of top, 34 x 2514 inches; height, 2714 inches 


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HICKORY AND MAPLE SLAT-BACK SIDE CHAIR 

NEW JERSEY, 18TH CENTURY 
Charming specimen. The high back has arched splats. Ring turn- 
ings and graceful vase-shape finials. Rush seat. Ring turned front 
legs and handsome front stretchers. 


SMALL PINE AND POPLAR TAVERN TABLE 

AMERICAN, 1690-1700 
Charming Connecticut piece. The oblong framed top in pine. The 
unusually fine heavy turnings of the splayed legs in vase and reel 
form and the sturdy stretchers indicate an early period. Slight 
restorations. Size of top, 3014 x 18 inches; height, 25 inches 


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271 


RARE WALNUT TIP AND TURN TRIPOD 
TABLE, AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 265] 


MAPLE SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR NEW ENGLAND, ABOUT 1700 
High back has three graduated arched slats between ring turned 
posts with baluster shape finials. Ring turned frent legs and two 
unusual ball turned front stretchers. Vase-shape supports to the 
fine arms. Splint seat restored. 


PAIR OF SHERATON MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
The rectangular backs contain four slender delicately reeded columns 
supporting carved pendentives with finely channeled and beaded 
frames. The cresting rails are centred with enriched tablets. Ta- 
pered and fluted legs ending with spade feet. Seats upholstered. 


TWO SHERATON MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
One same as preceding, with haircloth covered seat. The other 
slightly differing in the carving of the top. (2) 


CURLY MAPLE TURNED LEG AND STRETCHERED DESK 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The slant front encloses three tiers of small drawers and centre com- 
partment. A long drawer in the body. On baluster turned legs con- 
nected by rail stretchers. Has the old brasses. Desks of this style 
are rare. Height, 3714 inches; width, 35 inches 


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MAHOGANY THREE-PART DINING TABLE IN DUNCAN PHYFE STYLE 
ABOUT 1800-10 


[NUMBER 272] 


MAHOGANY THREE-PART DINING TABLE IN DUNCAN 
PHYFE STYLE CIRCA 1800-10 
Handsome set of three tables with solid mahogany tops, each with a 
handsome columnar centre support which stands upon four reeded 
outcurved legs terminating with brass feet. The table is made to 
take two extra leaves and seats about sixteen people when fully ex- 
tended. Length, 9 feet 10 inches, extending to 14 feet; width, 4 feet 


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SHERATON MAPLE HIGH POST BED 

AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
Four handsome posts support the tester, the front pair finely fluted, 
and turned in vase shape, the bases square with block feet. Full size. 
The side rails were restored to lengthen the bed. 


QUEEN ANNE WALNUT MIRROR 
AMERICAN, 1ST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Rare early mirror in typical Queen Anne style. The upright frame 
is shaped at the top with cyma curves and has a scrolled and pierced 
cresting. Narrow moulded and gilt borders. Contains the original 
glass in two sections, the lower half beveled. 
Height, 5 feet 2 inches; width, 2 feet 


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HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY BUREAU 
NEW JERSEY, ABOUT 1790 
Attractive large chest of four drawers. The deep top bonnet drawer 
has a wide central lentoid panel of crotch mahogany flanked by 
lozenge shaped panels with inlaid floral ovals. Shaped valance and 
French feet. Original oval brasses. 
Height, 46 inches; width, 46 inches 


UNUSUAL HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1790 
Octagonal top and apron banded with satinwood. On tapered and 
turned legs with graceful connecting cross stretcher. The top is 
hinged to give access to the sewing fitments and bag. 
Height, 30 inches; width, 2014 inches 


CURLY MAPLE BALL-AND-CLAW FOOT DROP-LEAF TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1740 
The end aprons are well shaped, in a double cyma curve, and the 
bird’s claw-and-ball feet well executed. The drop leaves are sup- 
ported on pivoted legs. Diameter of top, 38 inches 


SMALL WALNUT AND VENEERED INLAID CHEST OF 
DRAWERS AMERICAN, ABOUT 1695 
The top is delicately moulded and veneered with matched burl-walnut 
with double cross grain borders of the same wood, between holly 
line. Two small and two large drawers are paneled in walnut and 
have cross grain borders set off with a narrow holly inset. The 
stiles have the early single-arch moulding. Above the Dutch ball 
feet is a cyma and filet base mould. American chests of this char- 
acter are extremely rare, and that this one belongs to that category 
is determined by the fact that the entire interior is of pine and con- 
structed in the American manner. The tear drop handles are not 
original. Height, 31 inches; width, 32 inches 


CHERRY SCRUTOIRE ON FRAME 
NEW ENGLAND, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Slant top enclosing a row of small drawers with shaped pigeonholes 
above, the borders with narrow diaper and line inlay. Four long 
graduated drawers in the body furnished with old brasses. The 
stand with shaped skirting and short well designed cabriole legs 
and pad feet. A rare piece. In the original finish. 
Height, 42 inches; width, 37 inches 


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EIGHT CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY LADDER-BACK CHAIRS, 1760-70 
[NUMBER 280] 


280 EIGHT CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY LADDER-BACK CHAIRS 

ABOUT 1760-70 
Comprising a pair of well proportioned arm chairs and six side 
chairs. The shaped backs in the ladder type have four curved and 
pierced splats, carved in the centres with foliage and shell ornament. 
The arm chairs have partly fluted and voluted arms. The carving 
on the backs of the side chairs is slightly different in detail from that 
of the arm chairs. Upholstered seats, moulded square legs connected 
by plain stretchers with carved corner bracing at the tops. (Some 
with slight restorations) Of exceptional quality. 


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MAHOGANY PIE CRUST TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1760 
This table was discovered in Exeter, New Hampshire, and with the 
exception of the drift pin attaching the column to the cage, is en- 
tirely original. Its unusual feature consists in the breeched, stock- 
inged and slippered legs, of human form, which support the pedestal 
block. The form of this block approximates a Queen Anne model and 
would indicate an earlier date for the piece than that assigned. The 
column is turned in an attractive baluster pattern and carries the 
columned cage upon which the top spins and tips. A collector’s 
piece. Diameter of top, 2314 inches; height, 29 inches 


IMPORTANT INLAID BOW-FRONT BUREAU 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1785 
The body is of blond mahogany and the four beaded drawers are 
edged with cross grain kingwood with a delicate inner guard of 
checkered ebony, holly and tulipwood. ‘The top edge bears a line 
of ornamental inlay corresponding to that banding the piece above 
the shaped skirt. The French feet and original brasses, of unusual 
form, are added attractions. American bureaus of this rich quality 
are now seldom seen. Height, 37 inches; width, 42 inches 


PAIR OF FLEMISH STYLE CANE CHAIRS 

AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Rare pair of the “Flemish” chairs so-called because of the scroll 
carving which is of this origin. High backs with turned posts and 
scrolled carved cresting framing cane panels. Turned legs con- 
nected by stretchers with front stretcher matching the top. Cane 
seat. These chairs came from a New England Collection. 


PAIR OF FLEMISH STYLE CANE CHAIRS 
AMERICAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY 


Same as preceding. 


LARGE QUEEN ANNE WALNUT FRAMED MIRROR 

ABOUT 1720-40 
This unusually large mirror has a narrow moulded frame. The top 
shaped in curves typical of the period. The two panels of glass with 
beveled edges, the upper following the outline of the frame. A 
desirable piece. Height, 62 inches; width, 28 inches 


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IMPORTANT PINE WALL CUPBOARD AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
In the upper part are two shaped shelves with curved fronts and 
undercut edges outlined by a scrolled framework of cyma and cavea 
cutting. The top has a bold cornice. The lower body is enclosed by 
a single door with a broadly chamfered and moulded panel and has 
the original butterfly hinges. Forceful evidence of the age of the 
piece are the deeply worn hand marks around the top framing of the 
door. Specimens of such quality as the present piece are extremely 
rare. Entirely original. Exhibited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, 
Pa., in 1922. Height, 6 feet 5 inches; width, 3 feet 
From the private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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SMALL PINE AND MAPLE OVAL TOP TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
An unusual specimen, having very fine double vase and ring turned 
maple legs and turned stretchers (unique feature). Ogee moulded 
aprons. Oval pine top. In the original condition. ; 
Size of top, 31 x 23 inches; height, 241% inches 


QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY LOWBOY 
AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Charming piece with one long and three small drawers in the front. 
The centre drawer carved with sunburst ornament, shaped skirting 
around the lower part, with handsomely ornamented pendent finials. 
Overlapping top with thumb-nail edge. On restrained cabriole legs 
with pad feet. An original piece, including brasses. 
Height, 30 inches; width, 35 inches 


CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY CARD TABLE 

AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Fold-over shaped top with deeply scored pockets for counters and 
squared sunken corners for candlesticks. Fitted with a drawer. On 
cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. Width of top, 33 inches 


QUEEN ANNE WALNUT LIBRARY TABLE 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1740 
The legs are slightly splayed, tapered and turned variety, resting 


.on Dutch feet. Below the top with its shaped cleats a deep central 
‘drawer is flanked by two smaller ones. An example of the sturdy 
“practical furniture of the mid-eighteenth century. 


Size of top, 5 x 8 feet 
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IMPORTANT PINE WALL CUPBOARD 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


[NUMBER 286] 


[NUMBER 291 | 


291 IMPORTANT CARVER CHAIR MASSACHUSETTS, ABOUT 1650 
In this example is seen the transitional type between the Carver and 
the Brewster designs. The row of three upright spindles beneath 
the arms is of the latter origin. The two rows of back spindles and 
the arm spindles are turned in the vase-and-blunt-arrow pattern 
of the Carver type. Back and front posts have bulb turn- 
ings spaced between the points of junction of the rail spindles. The 
front posts have ball terminals, while the finials of the back posts 
consist of three graduated ball turnings above a slim collared neck- 
ing. The broken splint seat is original. (Slight restorations.) Il 
lustrated in ‘Nutting’, 1st Edition, page:188. (From the Behrend 
Collection) 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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CARVER ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, MIDDLE 17TH CENTURY 
The chiseled-ring posts all bear a single abruptly turned vase mem- 
ber which breaks the plain cylindrical turning. The front posts 
carry their original ball finials while the collared and spheroid mem- 
bers forming the finials of the back posts are likewise original. This 
is a rare feature, as the finials of most examples will be found to be 
restorations. Three blunt arrow and reel turned spindles between 
plainly turned containing rungs form the back, above which is a 
strongly turned cresting rail of paired double-vase turnings with ball 
and bead necking. The arms and rungs are cylindrical turnings with 
heavy bead ends. Splint seat restored and legs extended. A bril- 
liant example of this rare type. 


CHILD’S SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, ABOUT 1690 
There is seen in this chair the use of turn forms associated with the 
Carver period. Note the crude double-vase turnings of the exten- 
sions of the front legs and the form of the turned arms. The tooled 
lines of the back posts also suggest an early date. Rush seat re- 
stored. 


IMPORTANT MAPLE SCRUTOIRE ON FRAME 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 

One of the finest examples of this style that have come to light. The 
slant top encloses small drawers and arched pigeonholes with a cen- 
tre compartment that slides out by manipulating a secret spring 
disclosing secret drawers at the back. Underneath is a well with 
sliding cover. In the lower body is a shallow drawer below a simu- 
lated drawer front. A moulded finish at bottom. This stands on a 
turned leg and stretchered base of the vase and ring type. An un- 
usual feature is the position of the long stretchers which are joined 
to the leg about midway from the floor. The skirt is cut in cyma 
curves similar to those on the six legged highboys. Minor restora- 
tions. In the original finish. 

Height, 38 inches; width, 3314 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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OX-BOW FRONT MAHOGANY BUREAU — AMERICAN, ABOUT 1765 
These small bureaus, with inverted serpentine fronts, are rare. The 
four drawers have richly figured crotched mahogany fronts. The top 
has splayed corners and ogee-moulded edges. The base mould is of 
virile type. Finely shaped ogee bracket feet. Old brasses. An at- 
tractive piece in the original finish. E 

Height, 31 inches; width, 37 inches 


CURLY MAPLE CIRCULAR DROP-LEAF TABLE WITH CLAW- 
AND-BALL FEET AMERICAN, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Charming small table with drop-leaf top supported on four cabriole 
legs terminating in claw-and-ball feet. Apron shaped at either end. 
An unusually good example in maple. Diameter of top, 38 inches 


CURLY MAPLE SLANT-TOP DESK 
AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Unusually rare and early piece. Slant top enclosing a finely fitted 
interior of arched pigeonholes and small drawers. The end drawers 
project forward about four inches. Two small and three long draw- 
ers in the body, the framing faced by channel moulding. The 
drawers are furnished with old engraved brass handles. Moulded 
base with the original ball feet. (Minor restorations only.) 
Height, 41% inches; width, 35 inches 


WALNUT VENEERED AND INLAID TRANSITIONAL HIGHBOY 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The drawers are faced in crotched walnut veneered and edged with 
herring-bone inlay. Around the drawers and frame are canal mould- 
ings. The upper body has four long drawers above three short ones. 
The lower body, supported by cabriole legs with pad feet, is fitted 
with a long shallow drawer below which are two square drawers 
with a shallow one between. The outline of the beautifully shaped 
skirt is unusual in that it provides for three pendent ornaments. 
The engraved handles with bent wire fastenings are original with 
exception of three. (Minor restorations only.) 
Height, 6 feet; width, 3 feet 3 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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WALNUT VENEERED AND INLAID TRANSITIONAL 
HIGHBOY, AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 


[NUMBER 298] 


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UNIQUE CARVER CHAIR AMERICAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY 
Nutting, in his “Furniture of the Pilgrim Century’, deplores the 
fact that the connecting links between the Carver chairs and earlier 
sixteenth century examples seem to be missing. This chair is one 
of those missing links, and shows closer affinity to the early Varan- 
gian Guard chairs than any known specimen of the American chair- 
maker’s art. It is likewise a connecting link between the Carver 
and mushroom slat-back types. We see here the mushroom terminal 
of the front leg in combination with a back closely related to the 
Carver group, although consisting of a single section of spindles 
which are much longer, fitting the entire back, than those of the 
typical Carver chair. The reversed and collared double-vase forms 
of the back spindles and posts are strongly reminiscent of the Var- 
angian chair, while the serpentined form of the turning, below the 
bold mushroom terminal of the front legs, is even more strongly so. 
This character is again impressed by the virility of the bead, filet 
and cavea turned arms, which are the largest in diameter at present 
known. The finials of the back posts and extensions of feet are 
restorations, otherwise the chair is in original condition. Exhibited 
at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. Constructed of 
American maple throughout. 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY ARTIST’S TABLE 

ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY 
A very unusual specimen. The rectangular top fitted with adjust- 
able flap, a drawer and two candle slides edged with inlay. The 
centre support fluted and leaf carved. The outcurving legs termi- 
nating in snake-head feet. Height, 3214, inches 


EARLY OAK AND PINE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 
CONNECTICUT, LAST QUARTER 17TH CENTURY 
An unusual specimen of Hadley form without any decoration. The 
ends are constructed with a single panel while the front, above the 
drawers, is formed with three panels contained within chamfered 
stiles. The turned feet are extensions of the single posts. The top 
is finished with thumb-nail moulding. In the lower part are two 
drawers. Very rare. Height, 42 inches, width, 42 inches 


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WILLIAM AND MARY SCROLL TOP WALNUT MIRROR 
LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Characteristic of the period. The frame nearly square, with broad 
ovolo moulding in oyster-shell veneer surmounted by a scrolled and 
pierced cresting, the fret design of which is of birds and foliated 
scrolls. Unique in that it is entirely original, including the cresting. 
Height, 34 inches; width, 231% inches 


CARVER ARMCHAIR AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
The back and front posts display squat ball turnings between the 
structural points. The four spindles of the back have the closed ball- 
and-blunt-arrow turning typical of the period. The arms are sau- 
sage turned while the finials are of an unusual pattern. Originally 
this chair had a splint seat. The ball turnings which top the front 
posts are restorations. Similar to one shown by Nutting. 


PINE DRESSER CONNECTICUT, ABOUT 1720 
A charming: piece, constructed in mellow old pine and poplar. The 
upper part is fitted with three open shelves, grooved for plates. The 
framing is rectangular and faced by a moulding of unusual pattern, 
a part of which has been restored. The lower part is a cupboard 
containing one shelf and enclosed by a pair of chamfered panel doors 
having the original wood knob. Mouldings similar to those on the 
upper part frame the lower body. Cutout ends form the feet. “H” 
hinges. Height, 6 feet 8 inches; width, 4 feet 3 mches 


MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF BREAKFAST TABLE 

AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Rectangular top with two deep drop-leaves, supported by two instead 
of one of the legs as is usually found, making a total of six restrained 
cabriole legs with pad feet. The apron at either end is finely shaped. 
A fine specimen. Size of top, 5114 x 48 inches 


PINE BALL-FOOT CHEST OF DRAWERS AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
These pieces fitted with drawers only are rare. Has four long draw- 
ers; around them and on the frame is a wide single-arch moulding. 
The frame is finished at top and bottom with projecting mouldings. 
The four ball feet are original. Minor restorations. A very desir- 
able piece. Height, 3714 inches; width, 3934, inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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HIGHLY IMPORTANT WALNUT GATE-LEG TABLE 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 307] 


307 HIGHLY IMPORTANT WALNUT GATE-LEG TABLE 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
It is generally believed that these handsome gate-leg tables, when 
made of Virginia walnut, are of Southern origin. This specimen 
is supposed to have been found in Connecticut. Nutting remarks 
that “it is possible that the wood was brought there from the South 
and locally worked”. The size, the purity of the vase turnings, the 
great width of bed, with its scalloped aprons and drawers, all con- 
tribute to the dignity of this example. This table is a remarkable 
specimen in absolute original condition. Exhibited at Carnegie In- 
stitute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. 
Size of top, 63 x 54 inches; height, 26 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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308 SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY SEWING TABLE 

AMERICAN, ABOUT 1790 
Fitted with two drawers, one compartmented. Below the drawers 
is a sliding frame (restored) which bore a bag. The faces of the 
drawers and aprons are paneled in curly and branch satinwood. The 
apron edge is banded with that rare, shaded, concentrated spheroid 
pattern of inlay which is credited by some to Phyfe. The gracefully 
turned legs are reeded, the upper block halved and attached to the 
splayed corners. One drawer partly restored. A rare and highly 
desirable specimen. Height, 31 inches; top, 2014 x 16 inches 


309 MAPLE GATE-LEG TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The top is rectangular and has two deep drop-leaves supported on 
pull-out gates. The legs have unusually good balanced vase and reel 
turning and are connected by turned stretchers. In original condi- 
tion. Rare. Size of top, 44 inches square 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


310 RARE WALNUT DAYBED NEW ENGLAND, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
The splayed back-rest has a crescent-centred, double-cyma scrolled 
cresting rail, and its legs are square, whereas the other six: legs of 
the base, together with their stretchers, are turned in ring-centred 
double-vase pattern. The legs rest upon ball feet. A collector’s 
piece of rarity. Height, of head-rest, 35 inches; width, 24 inches 


311 CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE 

ENGLISH, MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY 
Finely constructed piece in solid mahogany. The upper part fitted 
with adjustable shelves and three drawers, enclosed by a pair of 
Gothic pattern glass doors, with handsome mouldings framing the 
mullions. Top with broken-arch cornice with dentelled and carved 
borders, also centre urn and flame finial. The lower part with slant 
top enclosing fine interior of small drawers and shaped pigeonholes 
with carved fronts. Four long drawers in the lower body. Base 
with carved ogee bracket feet. Height, 8 feet; width, 3 feet 6 inches 


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CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE 
ENGLISH, MID-18TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 311] 


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JACOBEAN LIBRARY TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1695 
The underbody is constructed with oak legs and stretchers. The 
deep apron is bordered by a bold cyma moulding, below which its 
edge is shaped in minute repeated cyma scallops. The legs are 
formed from stock over two and a half inches square and, although 
of baluster pattern, are not turned, but rounded and shaped by hand. 
The apron is fitted with a deep drawer and the shaped top cleats are 
pegged outside the legs. The top is of American walnut. An unusu- 
ally good example of its type. (Drawer restored) 

Length, 54 x 382 inches 


EARLY PINE AND POPLAR BALL-FOOT DESK 
CONNECTICUT, ABOUT 1690 

The slant top encloses a fitted interior of small drawers with wooden 
knobs, pigeonholes and well head with sliding cover. The lid with 
original broad iron hinges. Double-arch moulding: on the stiles di- 
vides the body into three long drawers, above which the front of the 
secret well is made to simulate two smaller drawers. A simple 
moulding frames the base which stands on well turned ball feet. Ex- 
hibited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. 

Height, 40 inches; width, 36 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


RARE HOODED PINE SETTLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1720 
These great fireside settles of an early period are now rarely en- 
countered, and especially scarce are those with the hood. The back 
is raked to give a comfortable sitting position. This consists of wide 
beaded boards, and is capped by a shallow hood with moulded edge. 
The bottoms of the ends are shaped to form the feet. The arms are 
shaped and are very unusual from the fact that they carry a bold 
circular frontal ornament raised some seven inches above the hori- 
zontal line of the arm. An exceedingly rare and attractive piece. 
Length, 6 feet 3 inches; height of back, 51 inches 


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IMPORTANT CARVED CHEST ON STAND 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 
Does not Mr. Wallace Nutting make a mistake in including these 
carved and paneled chests in the same category with the painted ones 
bearing painted decorations, whereas both the type of turning and 
the general design of the carved pieces show them to be of earlier 
date? Furthermore, there are fewer examples extant. The legs 
upon which the body of the piece is raised are sturdy baluster form 
with ball feet. Crudely carved lunettes decorate the front of the 
single drawer, which is below two deeply moulded panels, centred by 
turtle back bosses. Two similar panels placed vertically one above 
the other appear upon the ends of the piece. Three projecting mould- 
ings divide the piece horizontally. Constructed in oak and pine. 
(From the Behrend Collection) 
Height, 3234, inches; width, 24 inches; depth, 16 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


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SMALL TURNED LEG AND STRETCHERED TABLE IN 
WALNUT AND OAK AMERICAN, ABOUT 1660 
Was found in Virginia not far from the original Jamestown settle- 
ment. The oval top, legs and two side moulded stretchers are in 
Virginia walnut. The deep tool-cut lines on the vase and reei turn- 
ings of the legs show a strong English influence. The piece was no 
doubt made by an early settler. In original condition with the excep- 
tion of slight repairs to the top and the drawer. An exceedingly rare 
and interesting piece. Height, 26 inches; top, 34 x 29 inches 


MAPLE HOODED HIGHBOY WITH CLAW-AND-BALL FEET 
AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
A handsomely proportioned specimen. The upper part has a well 
moulded broken-arch top with urn and flame finials at the sides and 
centre. Fitted with three small and four long drawers, the top 
centre drawer carved with the so-called fan or sunburst motif. The 
wide stiles have applied fluted pilasters. The lower part is fitted 
with one shallow long drawer above three small drawers, the centre 
one repeating the carving of the top. The shaped skirting is orna- 
mented with pendent finials. Well curved cabriole cherry legs ending 
with bird-claw-and-ball feet. Original brasses. An original piece. 
Height, 7 feet; width, 3 feet 4 inches 


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IMPORTANT CHEST ON FRAME IN OAK AND 
PINE, AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 318] 


318 AN IMPORTANT CHEST ON FRAME IN OAK AND PINE 
AMERICAN, 17TH CENTURY 

This rare piece consists of a rectangular chest, the front of which is 
divided into two canted panels decorated with painted flowers and 
foliage sprays framed with mouldings. Below is a drawer which 
originally was paneled to conform to the panels above. The ball 
turned legs and stretchers of the base and deep mouldings of the rails 
indicate an earlier date than other examples of the painted type. 
(From the Behrend Collection) 
Exhibited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922. Illustrated 
and discussed by Wallace Nutting in “Furniture of the Pilgrim Cen- 
tury’, lst Edition, page 96, 2nd Edition, No. 22. 

Height, 3514 inches; width, 2614, inches; depth, 18 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 
Note: Mr. Nutting was in error when he stated in the second edi- 
tion that “the drawer has since been restored with mouldings.” 


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319 LARGE JACOBEAN TAVERN TABLE AMERICAN, ABOUT 1700 
The legs are of the graceful turned baluster pattern and are heavier 
than usual. The stretchers are of the quadrangular beaded pattern. 
The apron is bordered with a cross-cut four-beaded mould and has 
supporting brackets at its juncture with the leg-blocks. The top has 
framed ends and shaped vertical dove-tailed cleats which attach to 
the table frame with pegs, thus making the top removable. Brackets 
restored. 

Size of top, 8 feet 214 inches x 31 inches; height, 2914 inches 


320 EARLY APPLEWOOD GUARD-ROBE 

AMERICAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
This rare piece has something of the character of the Pennsylvania 
pieces of the same period, but it is credibly asserted that it was found 
in Connecticut. Certain minor variations such as the use of butterfly 
hinges for the doors and tear drop brasses on the drawers would sup- 
port this assertion. The piece is constructed in two sections, the 
lower of which contains two drawers, while the upper is provided 
with double doors and shelves. Finely moulded and crowned cornice 
and frieze. Richly paneled stiles. The door panels are broadly cham- 
fered and contained with early thumb-nail moulded stiles. The upper 

panels are finely arched. An unusual specimen and a fine one. 
Height, 6 feet 6 inches; width, 4 feet 5 inches; depth, 17 inches 


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TURNED-LEG MAPLE JOINT STOOL 
AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 


[NUMBER 321] 


321 TURNED-LEG MAPLE JOINT STOOL AMERICAN, ABOUT 1710 
The legs rest upon pear-shape feet and are joined by sturdy 
quadrangular stretchers. They are turned in well spaced vase and 
ball forms and support a maple top with broad thumb-nail moulded 
edge. These joint stools are among the rare early American pieces. 
Entirely original. Height, 2114 inches; top, 18 x 12 inches 
Exhibited at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1922, and illus- 
trated in “Nutting”, 2nd Edition, Fig. 553. 

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GROUP OF THREE RARE WEATHERVANES 
TWO FORMED AS COCKS, ONE AS INDIAN 
AMERICAN, 17TH, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES 


NUMBERS 322-3524 


WEATHERVANES 


“It was one by the village clock, 

When he galloped into Lexington. 

He saw the gilded weathercock 

Swim in the moonlight as he passed . . ” 

—Paul Revere’s Ride. 

“Our poet left the reader to surmise that the vigilant bird atop the 
meeting house likewise saw: Paul Revere. At the ghostly hour of 
one A. M., when even the young bloods of the countryside had long 
since called it a night, the doughty chanticleer still turned his gaze 
now on copse and meadowland, now on the road to Medford town. 
Nothing worth telling could have escaped the weathercock. And 
Lexington was no exception. Every village had its meeting house, 
and the meeting house was sure to have a weathercock patroling the 
highways and byways.” 
We are now in the midst of a weathervane revival. A rare 17th cen- 
tury, an 18th century, and a 19th century example are here offered. 


RARE WEATHERVANE COCK AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 
Made of copper originally gilded, traces of which can be seen through 
the various subsequent coats of fleck green paint. Two boldly arched 
flat plumes and three smaller plumes attached to his wide curved and 
pointed tail give a dauntless air to the one-legged, hugely spurred 
bird. The jaunty head has a curiously small and pointed comb, 
wattles, and forked beak. The slim, agile looking body has but a 
small raised indication of embryonic wings. Its last perch was on 
the Sandy Hill, Massachusetts, Meeting House, which was sold to and 
razed in 1848 by a Mr. John Winkley. From him the cock was pur- 
chased at that time by Mr. Aaron Morrill of Amesbury, Mass. It 
has been in the possession of the Morrill family since then and was 
recently purchased from them. The records of the Town of Ames- 
bury show a first meeting House built in 1640 and another in 1665, 
in the town then known as Salisbury. The name was changed to 
Amesbury in 1667. In 1715 a meeting house was raised on the 
“Parsonage Lot” and completed in 1717. This meeting house was 


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RARE WEATHERVANE COCK 
AMERICAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY 


[NUMBER 322] 


taken down in 1761 and rebuilt at Sandy Hill. The archaic form and 
design of this cock would surely justify its early attribution, and 
explain the numerous pilgrimages from its first perch to its final 
place on the spire of the Sandy Hill Meeting House, as shown in an 
accompanying woodcut. 

Length, 30 inches; height, 20 inches; body thickness, 4 inches 
From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 


[SEE ILLUSTRATION ] 


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A WEATHERVANE COCK IN PINE 
AMERICAN, 1710-40 


[NUMBER 323 


323 A WEATHERVANE COCK IN PINE AMERICAN, 1710-1740 


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A boldly modeled bird carved in pine, standing on and attached to a 

pine ball. The legs, comb, wattles and a part of the tail are iron. It 

is in the original paint of a dull greenish black hue, the wattles and 

the comb in red, the ball in greenish blue. It was found in 

Methuen, Massachusetts, and was probably perched on a church spire. 

A research is now under way for its pedigree. 

Height, including ball, 40 inches; length, 27 inches; diameter of 
ball, 10 inches 

From the Private Collection of Miss Traver. 

[SEE ILLUSTRATION ] 


AN INDIAN WEATHERVANE IN COPPER 

AMERICAN, MIDDLE 19TH CENTURY 
Surmounted by an Indian standing on a bar, grasping in one hand 
a bow, in the other an arrow. Modeled in copper and painted a 
yellow-green. Height of figure, 32 inches 


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ADAM CARVED PINE MANTELPIECE 

ENGLISH, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
The frieze is handsomely carved in relief with festoons of flowers 
depending from ribbon ties, also arabesque flower scrolls and palm 
leaves. The cornice is moulded and dentelled. The stiles are carved 
with pendent husk and honeysuckle ornament. An exceptionally fine 
piece. Height, 4 feet 11 inches; width, 5 feet 7 inches 


BRASS AND IRON HOB GRATE 

NEW ENGLAND, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Iron grate in architectural style with swell-front bars and deep ash 
tray, fluted columns at the sides. Ornamented with brass borders 
and ball finials. Taken from an eighteenth century house in Boston, 
built by Bullfinch. Height, 31 inches; width, 27 inches 


PAIR OF EARLY AMERICAN BRASS ANDIRONS 

Handsome pair with vase-shape pillars standing on square plinths, 
the tops with diamond shape knobs and flame finials. Out-curved 
claw-and-ball feet. Height, 24 feet 


SMALL SERPENTINE SHAPE IRON WIRE FENDER WITH 
BRASS RAIL AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Width, 3514 inches; height, 8 inches 


COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARM ROCKER AMERICAN, 18TH CENTURY 
Hooped back with seven spindles, four of which continue through the 
rail and are capped by a shaped top. Saddle seat, raked legs with 
spindle bracing and rockers. 


FRUITWOOD TRIPOD TABLE 

AMERICAN, 3RD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 
Has plain circular top, on turned vase-shape support with curved 
tripod legs. Height, 28 inches; diameter, 21 inches 


PINE AND MAPLE CANDLESTAND AMERICAN, ABOUT 1750 
Plain circular top on turned vase-shape support with boldly splayed 
turned tripod legs. Height, 24 inches 


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PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN COCKS KANG HSI PERIOD 
Well executed figures of cocks, the bodies covered with white glaze. 
Standing on brown tree bases. Red combs and wattles. One slightly 
chipped. (From the DeWolfe Collection) (2) 

Height, 171% inches 


EIGHTEEN HAND PAINTED MEISSEN PLATES OF THE 
MARCOLINI PERIOD 

Kight soup plates and ten service plates; the centres handsomely 
painted with clusters of fruit and flower sprays. Borders decorated 
with mulberry scale pattern heightened with gilt. (One slightly 
chipped) (18) Diameter, 9-934, inches 


OIL PAINTING DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY 
Summer flowers, fruits and vegetables, grouped with other still life 
objects, forming a handsome composition. Fine coloring. Consti- 
tutes a charming decoration for an overmantel. Canvas. Gilt frame. 

Size, 8714 x 54 inches 


SET OF FOUR CURRIER AND IVES RACING PRINTS 
“Sorrel Dan’. “Lucy”. “Edwin Thorn”. “St. Jtilian”. 
Framed. (4) 


SET OF FOUR CURRIER AND IVES RACING PRINTS 
“Little Brown Jug’. “Rowdy Boy”. “Goldsmith Maid”. ‘Hopeful’. 
Framed. (4) 


SET OF FOUR CURRIER AND IVES RACING PRINTS 
Famous Racehorses and their Jockeys—‘“Sweetser”. “Maude 8”. 
“Smuggler”. “Trinket”. (4) Size, 1714 x 1334, inches 


SET OF FOUR CURRIER AND IVES RACING PRINTS 
“Charly Four’. “Captain Lewis”. “Edward and Swiveller’. “Cling 
Stone’. Framed. (4) 


PAIR OF COLORED OLD ENGLISH SPORTING PRINTS 
Race horses. “Hambletonian” and “Diamond”. Mounted and framed 
with black and gilt glass mat. (2) Size, 26 x 21 inches 


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